Lance Ware Entering Transfer Portal After Three Seasons at Kentucky

The forward played 77 games as a Wildcat over three seasons.

Kentucky has been hit with a new entrant into the transfer portal. Forward Lance Ware has announced he is portaling after spending three seasons in Lexington:

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— lance (@lanceware55) May 4, 2023

"My time at Kentucky has been a journey that has shaped me not only as a basketball player, but as a man. I've really been through it all - COVID, the loss of my brother Terrence Clarke, amazing charity work, big wins, electric atmospheres in Rupp Arena and during every step Big Blue Nation has been behind me. Your support has easily been the best part of this journey. 

However, with every journey there comes a time when we need to make an important decision on which direction to turn towards next. That time is now for me. 

Although I have loved Kentucky, being coached by a Hall of Famer and his tremendous staff and battling alongside my brothers day in and day out, it is time for me to take the next step. 

I want to thank Coach Cal for his support, along with my family who play an important part in everything I do. I have decided to enter my name into the transfer portal and explore my options to finish my collegiate career."

Across his three seasons as a Wildcat, Ware played 77 games and made nine starts. he averaged 1.8 points and 2.2 rebounds, though his impact was often made as a teammate on and off the court. He made six starts last season and was named a team captain ahead of UK's NCAA Tournament run. 

"Lance has gotten better every year. He’s an exceptional leader & as good a teammate as I’ve ever coached," UK head coach John Calipari tweeted. "He knows he is welcome to return if he doesn’t find the opportunity he’s looking for. Lance is Ellen’s favorite player, so I’m really not looking forward to telling her the news."

Hailing from Camden, N.J., the 6-foot-9, 235-pounder is officially the fourth Wildcat to enter the transfer portal, joining Sahvir Wheeler (Washington), CJ Fredrick (Cincinnati) and Daimion Collins. 

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